Blissfield Township
Mixed Data Center Policies
Michigan offers equipment tax breaks to qualifying data centers, but some require major investment, job, water, and clean-energy commitments. Large electricity users also face separate rates, fees, and cost reviews; some must accept long contracts and minimum payments.
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unknown · Blissfield TownshipRegulates data centers through Blissfield Township’s zoning ordinance, though the minutes don’t specify the requirements.Blissfield Township Cryptocurrency Data-Mining Facilities and Data Centers Zoning Ordinance and Moratorium
Timing
The sources confirm adoption of an ordinance regarding moratoriums, but do not provide the moratorium's duration, expiration date, or ending conditions.
People behind it
- Blissfield Township Planning Commission
Conducted the public hearings, considered the proposed cryptocurrency data-mining/data-center ordinance and moratorium amendment, and forwarded them to the Township Board for approval.
- Steve Wilson
Introduced the resolutions and motions to accept, recommend, and forward both measures, and moved their adoption by the Township Board.
- Tim Barnhart
Seconded the Planning Commission resolution concerning the cryptocurrency data-mining/data-center ordinance and the motion concerning moratoriums.
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- Brad Denniss
Seconded the Planning Commission resolution recommending the zoning ordinance regarding moratoriums.
- Scott Whiteman
Seconded the Planning Commission motion to accept and forward the cryptocurrency data-mining/data-center ordinance.
- Blissfield Township Board
Approved and adopted both the cryptocurrency data-mining/data-center ordinance and the zoning ordinance amendment regarding moratoriums.
- Alan Dickerson
Seconded the Township Board motions adopting both measures.
Sources
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